to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
testimony; (verbal) evidence
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
disaster; accident; shipwreck; distress
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
it's been a long time; long time no see
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
to get (much) colder; to deepen (cold); to feel cold (of the body); to be chilled to the bones; to worsen (of relations, economic conditions, etc.)
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
order; command; directions; instructions
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
modern times; the modern age; this day and age
carrying out one's words; being as good as one's word; making good on one's promise
creed; belief; conviction; article of faith
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
in that manner; like that
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
attaching the polite suffix "-sama" to somebody's name (more polite than "-san")
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
wages; pay; rental payment
substantial matter; significant item
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
document (of proof); certificate; paper; bond; deed
reward; honorarium; remuneration